drop someone in it

drop (one) in it

To embarrass one, often by revealing unflattering information. Primarily heard in UK. When Paul told the boss about my role in the printing mishap, he really dropped me in it.

drop someone in it

BRITISH, INFORMAL

COMMON If someone drops you in it, they cause trouble for you, especially by telling someone about something wrong that you have done or something that is embarrassing for you. He was dropped right in it by his own officials who admitted that they do not know what he is talking about. By the time the police caught up with him, his mates had already dropped him in it.

drop someone in it

place someone in an embarrassing or awkward situation. informal

词组	drop someone in it
释义	drop someone in it drop (one) in it To embarrass one, often by revealing unflattering information. Primarily heard in UK. When Paul told the boss about my role in the printing mishap, he really dropped me in it. See also: drop Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. drop someone in it BRITISH, INFORMAL COMMON If someone drops you in it, they cause trouble for you, especially by telling someone about something wrong that you have done or something that is embarrassing for you. He was dropped right in it by his own officials who admitted that they do not know what he is talking about. By the time the police caught up with him, his mates had already dropped him in it. See also: drop, someone Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. drop someone in it place someone in an embarrassing or awkward situation. informal See also: drop, someone Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: drop (one) in it drop somebody in it get (one) bang to rights get someone bang to rights get the (dead) needle get the needle go at (one) hammer and tongs tongs be at (one) hammer and tongs be/go at somebody/something hammer and tongs
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